Lot 24
Nixon, Richard M. Autograph Letter Signed "RN" on personal, engraved letterhead, 1 page, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, Sept. 23, 1993. To Frank (Smathers), brother of George Smathers, who had been a close friend of President Kennedy's and who was a U.S. senator from Florida (1951-69). George had sold his house in Key Biscayne to Nixon and in 1951 introduced him to Bebe Rebozo. In this letter, Nixon touches on several subjects. In part: "Your letter brought back many pleasant memories of the years we have been priviledged to know the Smathers. Your father was one of the most impressive men I have met in my 47 years in & out of the political area….Your kindness to Tricia & Julie made our trip to Florida on many occasions. I gave up golf 14 years ago but remember your patience with my beginner's game. Clinton has an incredibly tough challenge. Let's hope he can meet it…." A note written vertically in the left margin says, "The picture with Pat is a stunner! You both look like movie stars." The photo accompanies the letter, which is fine; the photo has a few scrapes in lower left corner and left edge.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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